Definition

A bright, glowing effect seen in the sky during the daytime, often caused by sunlight scattering in the atmosphere.

Example

The dayglow made the sky look vibrant and alive.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the dayglow in the sky during the afternoon?

Yeah, it’s pretty amazing how vibrant everything looks then.

I love how the colors seem to pop with that dayglow.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel so alive and bright.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dayglow is a compound word formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning the period of light between sunrise and sunset) and "glow" (from Old English "glōwan", meaning to shine or emit light). The word "dayglow" refers to a bright, luminous quality that is reminiscent of daylight or emits a strong light during the day.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'day' representing the bright period of light and 'glow' meaning to shine. This helps you remember that 'dayglow' describes something that shines brightly like daylight.

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